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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.74, 26,799.27 and 9,553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.74, 26,799.27 and 9,553.06 is: 14,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.74 : 26,799.27 = 9,553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.74/26,799.27 = 9,553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.74x = 26,799.27 × 9,553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.74x = 256,015,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,015,034.27/17,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.75

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